“We were aware of it for quite some time,” Fisher said, via Joe Lyons of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. “This was an incident that took place last summer. We dealt with it at that point, knowing that the league was probably going to follow up. We’re disappointed, but with so much time between the incident and where he’s at now, I believe it’s behind him.

“Obviously, he has to suffer the consequences and miss the game, but I’m pleased with how he’s bounced back and with his professional approach to being a member of this team this year.”

Maybe being more professional will help him on the field, as the 2012 second-rounder struggled last year, and was passed on the depth chart by seventh-rounder Daryl Richardson. With no more Steven Jackson, the Rams clearly have a need for backfield help, something Pead has a chance to provide — at least for 15 games.

5 responses to “Jeff Fisher pleased with Isaiah Pead’s progress”

Don’t be surprised to see Zac Stacy have an instant impact for the Rams. He’s doesn’t have the best straight-line speed, but he’s got everything else. Excellent patience and vision, shifty, can catch and block. Dark horse ROY candidate IMHO.